What to Do for Exercise in the Summer
Exercise is something that everyone does in their daily lives, life is about movement, and it’s also a way for us to improve our physical fitness, but when exercising, we also need to pay attention to seasonal changes and choose suitable exercise methods according to the climate. Many friends don’t know what kind of exercise is suitable in the summer, so let’s take a look at it below.
I. Walking
Many people are worried about fitness, especially in the summer, many people don’t want to move, in fact, just open your legs, and you’ll naturally join the fitness army.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, walking is the best aerobic exercise in the summer.
First, brisk walking is easy to master. Second, brisk walking is not limited by time and place. Third, flat walking puts little pressure on the knee and ankle, making it suitable for almost everyone, including the elderly, the weak, and seriously obese people. The equipment needed for brisk walking is simple, just a pair of comfortable sports shoes, and you can start your healthy journey.
Try to walk in the shade of trees or by the river or sea, and the shaded paths in the park are more suitable.
Everyone can find the right amount of exercise according to their age, physical condition, and the severity of their illness. The general principle is to exercise without fatigue, and to sweat slightly each time you exercise. If you feel pain in the upper abdomen, weakness, and discomfort during exercise, stop exercising, lie on your side, and increase the blood flow to the liver to reduce the burden on the liver. After exercise, if you have a good appetite, feel happy and relaxed, and weakness is relieved, and liver function is improved, you can increase the amount of activity based on this basis.
II. Swimming
Swimming is the best exercise in the summer. Swimming exercises the human hand, foot, waist, and abdomen. It also benefits the internal organs, such as the heart, brain, lungs, and liver, and is particularly beneficial for blood vessels, so it’s called ‘vascular gymnastics’. In addition, the amount of calories consumed in the water is much higher than on land, so swimming can also effectively reduce excess weight and achieve a slimming effect.
The time of swimming is important, morning 6-7 o’clock, afternoon 4-5 o’clock, and evening 7-8 o’clock are all good choices. Each time you swim for 10 minutes to half an hour, and you can do it about twice a week in summer. In the early morning, the water temperature is low, so you need to thoroughly wet your body with cold water before entering the water to adapt to the cold water stimulation and prevent muscle cramps. However, you should not swim after 10 p.m., otherwise, you may become overexcited due to excessive mental activity and cause insomnia.
After getting out of the water, it’s best to use a sunshade to shade yourself, or go to a place with shade to rest, or use a towel to protect your skin, you can also apply sunscreen to exposed areas of your body. After swimming, immediately use a soft, dry towel to wipe off the water scales, and it’s best to rinse with clean water. If water enters your ears, you can use the ‘same-side jump’ method to drain the water. Afterwards, do a few relaxation exercises and limb massages, or take a nap in the sun for 15-20 minutes to avoid muscle stiffness and fatigue.
